Power for amp through firewall?

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

theres a empty gromet in the rain tray, directly forward of the cluster. might have to move the
jetronic/knock box to get to it properly. perfect size for a couple of 8 gauge wires.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Carlson" <m-carlson@comcast.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2002 12:16 PM
Subject: Power for amp through firewall?


> I'm well on my way to installing an amp in my '84 Scirocco.  My next task is
> routing the power cable for the amp through the firewall.  Where's the best
> (i.e. easiest) place to do this?
>
> It would make sense to go in on the driver's side, but it's waaay crowded
> there, and it looks like I'd have to remove the fuse/relay panel just to get
> somewhere that I could drill through the firewall.
>
> The passenger's side is much less crowded, but it makes for a lot longer
> path for the wire, since it'd be entering the passenger compartment on the
> side opposing both my battery and where I plan to have the amp mounted
> (driver's side hatch).  My 'roc still has AC, so I'd still have to do some
> drilling to get the wire through.  Being able to see where the ventilation
> intake comes through is awfully tempting, though.  (Just have to make sure I
> seal it up really good.)
>
> The above train of thought leads me to wonder about drilling in the same
> area on the driver's side--near the Jetronic box.  Again, I'd have to seal
> it up really good.
>
> Thoughts?  Recommendations?  Warnings?
>
> Thanx,
> Mike Carlson
> '84 Scirocco Wolfsburg Edition
> '95 GTI VR6
> http://www.divergent.org/mikes.vws
>
>
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